2017 Chrysler
Pacifica Hybrid
Auto (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.066 hp/lb
- Top speed
- 115 mphNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Axle ratio
- 3.59
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Motor kW
- 89EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 106 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 8/10
- Elec. Range
- 570 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Range per hour (240V)
- 285 mi/hr
- Recharge hrs
- 2EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 47.9 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 15.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,330 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 17
- Owner complaints
- 1,605 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 41
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE22%
- POWER TRAIN19%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
- STEERING11%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,504 total.
Chrysler Pacifica: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE25009Openopened Sep 5, 2025STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ24004Openopened Feb 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
RQ24001Openopened Jan 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)
DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
DP17003opened Dec 1, 2017ENGINE
Stall/Loss of Motive Power
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
389 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-079-26 REV. A
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) / Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0E15-00 - Hybrid-EV Battery Pack Coolant Heater A Control Performance. ● P06E4 - Control Module Wake-Up Circuit Performance. ● P2797-00 - Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Performance. ● P07B5-00 - Park Pawl Position Sensor 1 Circuit Perf
May 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112379
ID-26-04 Rev. A Addition of 2.0L T4 Long Block or Complete Engine to the Powertrain Service Center (PTSC) Pre-Approval Program
May 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM112335
Warranty Newsletter – Volume 12, Issue 5
May 18, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000034
Popping Clicking Noise From Power Sliding Door During Operation Open And Or Closed.
Apr 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2523000003 REV.A
Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
Apr 7, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000021
The Customer Concern Is The Power Liftgate, Wipers, Backup Lamp, Stop Lamp, Or Speaker Function Would Intermittently Not Function.
Apr 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS1623000028 REV.H
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- and 381 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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